Two-Step Into Spring Promotion

Sale-A-Bration is almost over...however, there is still time to get those stamps sets you have been wanting!

If you are wondering what Stampin' Up! has in store for us after Sale-A-Bration, wait no longer because here it is!!  It is the Two-Step Into Spring Promotion!!

Stampin' Up! is offering us a "Sneak Peek" at a stamp set that will be in the brand new Idea Book & Catalog on July 1, 2010!  It is a Two-Step Stampin' set!  This type of set allows you to quickly and easily take your creativity to the next level!  From April 1 - April 30, 2010 ONLY, you can purchase the brand-new

"Awash with Flowers" two-step stampin' set - or get it FREE when you host a $350 workshop in April!

Item #117062 - Wood Mount - Awash With Flowers-Set of 18 - $39.95

Item #120549 - Clear Mount - Awash With Flowers-Set of 18 - $27.95

Plus, get 20% off a selection of perfectly springy Two-Step Stampin' sets from our current catalog!

Item #113824 - Page 94 - Greenhouse Garden - Regular Price - $25.95 - Sale Price $20.76

Item #113734 - Page 98 - Fifth Ave. Floral - Regular Price - $24.95 - Sale Price $19.96

Item #111578 - Page 101 - Flower Fancy - Regular Price - $36.95 - Sale Price $29.56

Item #113258 - Page 112 - Trendy Trees - Regular Price - $17.95 - Sale Price $14.36

Keep your eyes open for awesome samples to be published this week made with these great sets!!

ONLY 24 Hours Left!!!! Sale-A-Bration & Free Shipping

Only 24 hours remaining of sale-a-bration!!!!  For every $50 in orders you can choose one item from the SU! SAB catalog!!!  Remember, I am also offering FREE shipping (10% savings!!!)  call or email me ASAP!!!!

Rock -n- Roll Technique - With All My Heart

Isn't this a simple but beautiful card?!  I thought so!  Using the "With All My Heart" - Item #118134 (Wood) / #118623 (Clear) stamp set, I created this simple beauty!  The focal point was done using the large flourish from the set and a technique called "Rock-n-Roll".  It gives the image a tie-dye look.  Select two coordinating colors (one darker than the other).   Ink the image well in the lighter of the two.  I used Crushed Curry to start.  Then "Roll" the stamp on the outside edge in the darker ink.  I used Melon Mambo for my 2nd color.  To step it up, I used the pinking hearts edger punch and some Melon Mambo polka-dot ribbon!

Cardstock:  Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Patterned paper from the Sweet Pea Paper Stack.

Ink:  Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay

Accessories:  Pinking Hearts Edge Punch, Melon Mambo polka-dot ribbon.

If you'd like to order the products to reproduce this card, contact me today!

Like Mother...Like Daughter!

Not to be upstaged by her mom my club member, Tammy from Moosup, CT, created this BEAUTIFUL card using the Vintage Vogue stamp set and the Beautiful Wings Embosslit!  Yesterday I feautured her mom's card so today I thought I would create a little rivalry! 

Post your comments under each picture and we will see who comes out on top!

Extra Large Flower Punch

Using the new X-Large Flower Punch (Item #118073), Red Epoxy Brads (Item #117270) and the beautiful DSP - Sending Love (Item #117153), one of my club members, Judy B. - Moosup, CT, created this beautiful card!!

In addition to the items listed above, it features the Sale-A-Bration Scallop edge punch and the stamp set - With All My Heart!

Great job Judy!

Printed Window Sheets

How are these for quick cards!?  I used Stampin' Up!'s pre-printed window sheets and in no time at all created 4 beautiful card designs/layouts!  In addition to the ease and quick time, I used minimal supplies!  This is great for a beginning stamper!

Supplies:
Card stock - Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Rich Razzleberry, Dusty Durango
Polka-Dot Ribbon - Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, Bermuda Bay
Accessories - Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Scalloped Oval Punch, Rhinestone Brads
Stamps - Well Scripted (Ocassions Mini catalog)

Contact me today to find out how to make these beautiful but EASY creations or to place your order for your own supplies to duplicate them!

SALE-A-BRATION

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Sale-A-Bration is drawing to a close!  Don't miss your chance to earn exclusive products for FREE!!  Remember, for every $50 in merchandise ordered (excluding shipping/tax) you can select a FREE item from our Sale-A-Bration collection!  Do not delay!  Place your order today!

All orders placed through my website, from March 26 - March 30 will be placed in a drawing for a $25.00 SU! gift certificate!!!!

Place your order through my 24/7 online store!

Stampin' UP! Limited Time Ordering Promotion!!!!

Free Shipping (savings of 10%!), Free Stamps, and a gift certificate Promotion!!!

Ok, so here is the story.... I am working on a sales incentive this quarter and I need some help! My quarter ends March 31, 2010. Every order that is placed from now until March 31st will get free shipping!! (that is a savings of 10%!!) In addition, if the order is $50 or more you will qualify for a FREE sale-a-bration item! If that is not incentive enough... here are two more incentives!!

1. For every $150 in orders received a name will be drawn for hostess benefits

2. Every person placing an order will be put into a drawing for a $25 gift certificate!!!!

Email me today with your order! stampthis2004@yahoo.com  

********IF YOU JOIN MY TEAM BEFORE MARCH 31ST, I WILL OFFER YOU ANY STAMP SET OF YOUR CHOICE OR $25 OFF THE COST OF YOUR STARTER KIT (THAT IS ON TOP OF THE DISCOUNT OFFERED BY STAMPIN' UP!!!!!)*********

Sending Love Stamp Camp - March 20, 2010

Another Successful Stamp Camp....Thanks to my AWESOME downline!!!

I just want to say a huge THANK YOU to Lucy, Kristin and Nina for all of their support over the last couple of months!  They are ALWAYS there to lend a helping hand to me at any event I ask them to!  They ARE the best downline EVER!!!!

Here are a few pics of the nearly 40 gals that joined me in my Annual Sale-A-Bration / Customer Appreciation Event!

Two brand new stampers joined us!  Alyssa and Kathy!  So happy to meet you both!  I look forward to many more days of staming together!!

Could you tell that pink is the color of choice for the Stamp-Patty's!!!  lol

Texturing with The Big Shot - Video

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My Digital Studio Q & A - Printing/Project Options

Create scrapbook pages, cards, photo albums, calendars, and more. Print your creations at home or use our professionalprinting services. Create digital only designs to use for interactive albums and more.





Q: What are the prices of print products?


A: Pricing of print products will vary based on size, number of pages, and cover option. Pricing information will be posted on the web site when we announce the launch date.

Q: Are there minimum and maximum page limits on print products?


A: Minimum and maximum pages for each print output type are as follows:

• Photo albums must have a minimum of 22 pages, and can have up to 100 pages.
• Calendars have a minimum and maximum of 25 project pages. You can create a front cover page and two pages for each month.
• Cards have a minimum of one project page and a maximum of three project pages. The customer has the option to create the front and both inside pages.
• Individual pages can be printed in multiples of no less than five.

Q: Do I have to use the professional print service or can I print at home?


A: My Digital Studio has several output options including your own printer and multimedia/DVD creation. Using Stampin' Up!'s professional print services is the best way, however, to make sure Stampin' Up!'s exclusive colors print correctly.


Q: What can we expect for shipping times for print products?


A: Professionally printed products will be printed and shipped directly from our print vendor. There will be a processing time of two to three days to have your project actually printed, and then our standard shipping times will apply.


Q: Will the copyright appear on the back of my home-printed cards?


A: The Stampin' Up!/My Digital Studio copyright will appear on the back of all cards printed through the professional print services. It will not appear on the back of cards you print from home.



Q: Will my pages print back-to-back from my home printer?


A: Different printers have varying functionality. You will need to check your printer manual to determine if this functionality is available.


Q: What home printer do you recommend I buy?


A: Stampin' Up! cannot recommend a specific printer for you, but the system requirements information and knowing what types of projects you want to create will help you decide which printer will work best for you.


Q: How does professional printing impact Stampin' Up!'s shipping policy?


A: Stampin' Up! works with an external print supplier to fulfill orders placed for My Digital Studio's professional print services. As such, printed items are shipped directly from the print supplier, and not from Stampin' Up!'s regular distribution center. If an order consists of only professionally printed products (excluding cards), standard Stampin' Up! shipping charges are applied. Shipping costs for cards are dependent on the number of cards ordered and are defined in the My Digital Studio Shipping Policy. If an order consists of both printed and traditional products, a small split shipping fee will be assessed, as packages will be shipped from two different locations to fulfill the order.

My Digital Studio Movie

First I have the SU! MDS video for you...





So I thought today I would try something a little different!  Here is a movie that I created using My Digital Studio!  Yes, that's right, a movie!  All of the layouts that I created for my Founder's Circle Albumn have been put together as a movie with just a couple of clicks of the mouse!

Enjoy!

My Digital Studio - Q & A - Part 3

Q: What is the difference between selecting to create a Photo Album, Card, Calendar, and Multiple Output Options?



A: The Photo Album, Card, or Calendar options allow you to select your project size and type up front. The Multiple Output Options allows you to select the size up front, or change the size of the project after you are finished.


Q: The software agreement allows for installation on two computers in my home. Can I also install the application on a second computer where I work or in another location outside of my home?


A: The software license agreement allows you to install one copy of the software on two computers in your primary residence. If you want to also install the software on a computer in another location you can purchase another copy to do so.

My Digital Studio Q & A - Part 2

Q: Can I share my software with my family/friends/downline?



A: During the installation process, each demonstrator or customer will be asked to accept an End User License Agreement. This agreement allows each copy of the software to be installed on two computers in the household.


Q: How much does My Digital Studio cost?


A: My Digital Studio costs $79.95.


Q: Why should my customers purchase My Digital Studio when they can download other applications for free?


A: There are several advantages in ordering My Digital Studio:

• Stampin' Up! Digital Content: Thousands of Stampin' Up! images are included in the software for an excellent value. These images and pre-designed templates are exclusive to Stampin' Up!, and cannot be found in other applications.
• Exclusive Stampin' Up! Colors: No other application has Stampin' Up! exclusive colors. This is especially important for making hybrid (projects that combine traditional Stampin' Up! products layered on top of digital creations) projects.
• Robust Features and Functionality: My Digital Studio is a user friendly, intuitive program designed specifically for digital scrapbooking and card making. Combining a robust group of features, multiple output options, strong photo editing capabilities, and the ability to add multimedia elements such as hot spot links, music, narration, and video to your projects, My Digital Studio is simply a better application than you can get on the web.





• Professional Print Services: The only way to take advantage of our high quality professional print services is to upload your projects through My Digital Studio. If you have downloaded content for use in other applications, you will not be able to use our services.

My Digital Studio Q & A - Part 1

Do you know all of the awesome things you can create using Stampin' UP!'s My Digital Studio (MDS)?  Here area  couple of layouts that I did (8" x 8") for my Founder's Circle Themed Scrapbook!  I am a MDS Certified Demonstrator!  I would love to show you how easy it is to use this program.  Best of all, you own the program!  You can create until your heart is content and have a variety of printing options!

With a simple install and intuitive design, the software lets you start creating right away. It's easy enough for a beginner, yet advanced enough to manipulate photos at an expert level.  Over the next several posts, I will post various Q & A's to take the guess work out for you!



Q: Is this software web-based or will I receive an installation disk?


A: You will receive installation disks that you will install on your computer. You will only need an Internet connection to register the product when you install it, to purchase professional print products, or to purchase digital downloads.

Q: What are the computer system requirements for My Digital Studio?


A: My Digital Studio is compatible with PC and MAC operating systems. Before you install My Digital Studio, make sure your computer meets the following requirements:


Computers running Microsoft Windows:
Windows XP or Vista
Pentium 4, 1 GHz or better (1.6 GHz recommended) or comparable AMD processor
512 MB RAM available (1 GB or more recommended, 1 GB required for Windows Vista users)
16 MB video RAM (64 MB recommended)
Available hard disk space: 5GB minimum
DVD-ROM drive


Computers running Macintosh:
OS X 10.4.x or greater (with the latest Java update)
G4 500 MHz or faster (G5 1 GHz or better recommended)
512 MB RAM (1 GB or more recommended)
8 MB video RAM (64 MB recommended)
Available hard disk space: 5GB minimum
DVD-ROM drive


Other Requirements
QuickTime Player version 7.5 or higher (available on the My Digital Studio Installation DVD or at http://www.quicktime.com/)
Monitor resolution: 1024 x 768 or higher (1152 x 864 or higher recommended)

Vintage Vogue - Spring Friendship

Do you love the colors of Spring as much as I do?  I have fallen in love with the color combo used in this card!  I used Lovely Lilac and Summer Sun and offset it with Whisper White!

Stamp Set:  Vintage Vogue - Item #118598 - $17.95

(or get it FREE with your April 17th Relay For Life Stamp Camp registration!!!)

How to Tie Knots & Bows Video

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Mighty Medallion

I just can't get enough of the Medallion Stamp Set!

This sample was created by a member of my downline - Heidi W.  She used whisper white and soft suede card stocks.  In addition, she used white embossing powder to create the medallion and then did a technique called reverse resist!  She sponged soft suede ink all around the medallion in order to really make it "POP"!

It is finished off with a 1/2 pearl from the SU! pretties kit!  I think it is absolutely fabulous!!  Great job Heidi!

If you would like the supplies to recreate this card, contact me today!

Luck 'O The Irish

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!

I created this card for a special couple!  My good friends Dave & Ann Marie have a fabulous St. Patrick's Day Party every year and we are always on the guest list!  I thought I would give them a little bit of sparkle to match their sparkling personalities!

It was created using the I {Heart} Hearts stamp set from Stampin' Up! - Item #118571.  The stem of the Shamrock was created using the new XLarge Bird Punch...also from Stampin' Up!

I dressed it up using the scallop trim punch!  The color combo is Glorious Green and Very Vanilla!

I'd love to show you how to make it!

Big Shot Video

Relay For Life Fundraising Stamp Camp!!

Please join me in my quest to raise money for the Relay For Life - American Cancer Society!  Those that know me, know that I am a big advocate of this charity!

How can you help?  Register for my Relay For Life - Vintage Vogue Stamp Camp!!!



Details:

Saturday, April 17, 2010

10:00 am

AMVETS Hall, Route 205, Brooklyn, CT

$25.00 per person - includes the Vintage Vogue Stamp Set!!!  and all materials to make and take your projects home with you!

Occassions Mini Catalog

Just a reminder..................


Time is getting close on the end of the Occassions Mini Catalog!!

If there are items you've been thinking about purchasing from this catalog, you have only until April 30th!

Contact me if you would like to earn some of these for free!

http://www.stampinup.com/us/enu/16192.asp

Email:  stampthis2004@yahoo.com
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Think Spring

My customers are so good to me and they have become really excited to see whose work will be published next!  Today I am showing you the work of one of my monthly club members, Madonna - Plainfield, CT.

Madonna loves anything with birds usually!  I think she really likes spring and summer!  Here is her sample using one of the sets from our Spring Mini Catalog.

Stamps:
Garden From the Heart - Item #117004 - $22.95  (Wood)
                                     - Item #118568 -$16.95 (Clear)

Teeny Tiny Wishes -  Item #115370 - $36.95

Keeping It Simple

Today's design is courtesy of one of my monthly club members, Ashley - Thompson, CT.  Ashley is a fairly new stamper (6 months) and she created this for our swap last month.  She has recently learned (from me of course - lol) embossing and couldn't wait to use her new heat tool on her swaps!

Stamps:
Season of  Friendship - Item #111776 - $23.95
Teeny Tiny Wishes (greeting) - Item #115370 - $36.95

Ink:
Chocolate Chip
Old Olive
Brocade Blue

Paper:
Saraha Sand & DSP

Decor Elements - Chalkboard

Did you know that SU!'s newest addition to the Decor Elements line is chalkboard?  This has become my new favorite!  I added the wall element shown above in my kitchen to keep track of the grocery list!  Everyone loves to use it---therefore the groceries get purchased!  Just like the other elements, it is easy to put up and when you want to erase it, simply wipe it with a damp cloth, let it dry and you are ready to re-use it!  I sent my daughter several of these to use in her dorm so that her dorm-mates could leave her messages without harming the walls or doors! 

You will find all of the chalkboard elements in the little catalog below (click the link below the picture).  They are on the first two pages of the catalog!

http://www.stampinup.com/us/enu/16192.asp

Decor Elements - #2

Yesterday I posted some pictures of Decor Elements used in my home.  Did you know that you can also use them to decorate items other than your walls?  How about a large glass jar?  How about a canvas bag?  How about a bulletin board?  or How about my car?!!!!!!

Here is a picture of a gift jar that I created for my friend Ashley to welcome her new baby Addison.  The outside of the jar has Decor Elements!

To really get creative, I decided to use them to decorate my car!  Of course the day I did it my husband had to use my car and he felt is was too "girly" for him to drive!  I have a solution!  I bought a Decor Element for him (he doesn't know it yet)!  As soon as it arrives, I will be decorating his car too!  In the meantime, here is mine!

Decor Elements - #1

I thought I would share something a little different with you today!  Did you know that Stampin' Up! offers a complete line of home decor elements in addition to rubber stamping and scrapbooking products?

The two pictures above are of two of the many items in the decor element catalog.  The tree is called "Tree, Thoughts & Prayers".  It comes in three sizes and two different colors!

Colors:  Basic Black, Chocolate Chip

Sizes:  Small  18-5/8" x 13"  - $12.95

Medium  34-3/4" x 24-3/8" - $23.95

Large  52-1/8" x 36-1/8" - $35.95

The 2nd element is the saying, called, "Direction of Your Dreams"  It too comes in two colors and three sizes.

Colors: Basic Black, Chocolate Chip

Sizes: Small 22" x 2-7/8" - $10.95

Medium 30" x 4" - $16.95

Large 40" x 5-148" - $22.95

Using the Decor Elements is quick and easy--you can add a seasonal statement to your home in mere moments!  SU! offers a variety of images for every room and occassion.  They are made of durable vinyl.  They are easy to put up and take down!  I am so confident that they will not ruin walls or paint that I have sent them to my daughter, who is away at college, for use in her dorm room!

You can purchase these by emailing me:  stampthis2004@yahoo.com 

or by shopping my 24/7 website:  http://www.pattychenail.stampinup.net/  click on shop now!

If you would like to preview the catalogs, click the catalog pics below to view them!

http://www.stampinup.com/us/enu/16192.asp

http://www.stampinup.com/us/enu/16192.asp

Tammy is a Big Shot Hero Now!

One of my customers, Tammy S. from Moosup, CT - created this card for our montly club group swap.  She just got her SU! Big Shot and now she is our Big Shot Hero!  In addition to the Top Note Die, she used the new Wonderful Wings Sizzlet found in the Spring 2010 Mini Catalog - Page 24 -Item#118138 - $11.95. To finish it off, the greeting is one from the SAB set called - Whimsical Words.  Keep 'em coming Tammy!

Easter Bunny - Sweet Treat

Created the Likeable Lyon last week for a special customer so this week I decided to try an Easter Bunny for a fairly new customer....who I think is becoming really hooked!  Denise...this is for you!

What you will need:

• Scallop Circle #109043
• Full Heart #113693
• 1/2" circle #104390
• Large Oval #107305
• Small Oval #107304
• Heart to Heart #113694
• Heart Cups #120435

Punched pieces include:

• 2 Large Ovals - Whisper White
• 2 Small Ovals - Pretty in Pink
• 1 Scallop Circle - Whisper White
• 1 Small heart - (Using the Heart to Heart Punch) Pretty In Pink
• 2    1/2" Circles - Pretty In Pink
• Googly eyes (Not SU! product)

Once you have your punched out pieces, assemble them as follows:

I used a SU! basic black marker for the eyebrows and other facial features.  I used my Bunny face to create this card:

Contact me today if you would like to purchase the supplies or hold a class at your home and we can make them together!

Email:  stampthis2004@yahoo.com

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A "Tweet" Birthday

I just LOVE SU!'s new punch - Extra Large Two-Step Bird - Item #117191 - $15.95.  It is the focal point of this birthday card that I created.  When at Leadership in January, Lynsey Mahon demonstrated a beautiful card using the pre-cut, pre-scored whisper white note cards found on Page 168 of the Big Idea Book and Catalog.  These cards are sold in packs of 20 and include the envelopes for only $6.95!! (Item #107301).  She inspired me to take advantage of this great resource---and this is what I came up with!  For the finishing touch, I added the 5/8" Brocade Blue Grosgrain Ribbon - Item #109057 - $7.95. 

Visit my SU! 24/7 shopping site to place your order today! : http://www.pattychenail.stampinup.net/

March Club Creation

Inspired by the work of Kelly Acheson, I created this card that I am demonstrating to all of my club groups this month!  I earned the stamp set at Founder's Circle in September and have had to keep it under wraps until the Spring Mini came out! I used the new stamp set called, Something Sweet (Item-#118589 - $19.95).  The colors are real red, basic black, and whisper white.  Other accessories include - Sweet Treat cups, polka-dot embossing folder, the new small heart punch (Spring Mini), real red craft ink, clear embossing powder, dimensionals.  If you would like to learn how to make this card or get into a monthly club, please contact me today!

Easter Chick Bag Topper

Isn't he just the cutest?!!  This little package was created using the SU! exclusive TOP NOTE die from Sizzix.  Embellishing it is the cute little chick from the stamp set called - A Good Egg.  Using SU! cello bags, you can fill them with your favorite treat and make something a little special for all of those on your Easter list!

Luck 'O The Irish

This handsome devil was created by the newest member of my downline - Karen from RI!  Isn't he adorable!?  He was created using SU! punches!  Can you guess which ones?  The colors are garden green, blush blossom, and I think pumpkin pie.  Don't forget the greeting from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set.

Likeable Lion - SU! Punch Art

I did a workshop the other night and wanted to make something special for my hostess.  She has two small children who love animals and she loves punch art...so my likeable lion was the obvious choice.  I can not take credit for the original idea, as I saw it somewhere...but don't remember where!  So sorry to whomever it belongs to!


I used this as my demo item at the start of the workshop.  I had 4 brand new customers there and they were in awe that a few punches could create something so adorable!


I used:


Scallop Circle punch - Item #109043 - $15.95 - Mane
5 Petal Flower punch -Item #109041 - $15.95 - Ears
Full Heart punch       - Item #113693 - $15.95 - Body
1" Circle Punch        - Item #109046 - $10.95 - Head
1/2" Circle Punch     - Item #104390 - $ 5.95 - Jaw
                                                                 X-Lge Bird Punch    - Item #117191 - $15.95 - Tail


Other accessories include Heart-Shaped treat cups, stampin' write marker (soft suede), Whimiscal words - SAB stamp set!

Jane's February Creation

Each month I meet with several club groups.  As part of our monthly ritual, we swap cards!  It has been awesome!  I love seeing what my customers do with their SU! product.  This month, February 2010, my customer Jane swapped this beautiful card.  Although the colors are now retired, the idea is fabulous!  Wouldn't this make a great July 4th invite?? 

She used the Large and Small star punches from SU!, as well as the NEW Polka-Dot embossing folder for the Big Shot!  Way to go Jane!